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Trincomalee
City in Eastern, Sri Lanka
Overview
Trincomalee is a picturesque port city on Sri Lanka's northeast coast, celebrated for its turquoise beaches, diverse marine life, and cultural traditions. The city blends colonial history, lively Hindu traditions, and lively local markets against a stunning natural backdrop.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sri Lanka
Province
Eastern
Population
99,135
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Coordinates
8.58°, 81.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$563
Local Cost
$238
Local Income
$160
Cashless
25
English
35
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
36.4°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1564 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRR
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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